Membership growth and an increase in new scheme administration are just two of the issues high on the agenda of Thokozani Magwaza, newly appointed CEO of Sechaba Medical Solutions , one of the top three administrators in the traditional and low income markets according to the independent TWIG survey.

Magwaza, who holds a Master of Philosophy Degree from the Nelson Mandela University (formerly UPE) and a BA Degree in Administration, replaces Jay Singh. He brings with him a strong financial services and business background having worked as Director: Operations for the Government Employees Pension Fund for seven years before being appointed CEO of the Special Pensions Fund. In 2004 he was appointed acting CEO of the Road Accident Fund before heading up Chamani Properties and Investment Holdings in 2005.

Magwaza says part of his growth mandate will necessitate an urgent transformation exercise to make the company better known and more visible through a strategic rebranding exercise. He believes Sechaba’s strong administrative track record and service strength need to be maximised in order to increase brand awareness and attract new medical aid funds into the fold

“We already administer one of the top performing funds in the low income sector, Sizwe Medical Fund, and believe the time is right to embark on a more aggressive growth strategy.”

Commenting on Magwaza’s appointment, Sechaba Medical Solutions chairman, Dr Sam Tshabangu, says he is delighted that Sechaba now has a strong CEO and an experienced COO in Brett De Klerk, which will help guide Sechaba Medical Solutions to the forefront of the medical administration market. He confirmed the rebranding would take place over the next couple of months and be ready for a national launch at the end of the first quarter.